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Rabies, pet microchip clinic is Saturday here

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Thursday, October 28. 2010

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The Dolly Goodpuppy Society and Barnesville Animal Clinic are teaming up to offer a rabies and microchip implant clinic Saturday. [Full Story »]

LCCCA finalist for $3.16 million grant

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Tuesday, October 26. 2010

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The fledgling Lamar County Charter & Career Academy is one of four finalists of $3.16 million in state grant funding.

Three of the four finalists will get the grants. [Full Story »]

General election is one week out

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Tuesday, October 26. 2010

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Voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2 to cast ballots in Georgia’s general election. There are three contested local races. None are on ballots countywide [Full Story »]

Tears mix with smiles at FNB

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Saturday, October 23. 2010

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Business was booming Saturday morning at the former First National Bank Main office in downtown Barnesville just hours after the bank was closed by the FDIC and its assets purchased by United Bank. [Full Story »]

Official United Bank release on FNB acquisition

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Friday, October 22. 2010

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On Friday, October 22, 2010 United Bank announced it entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the FDIC to assume all deposits and approximately $131 million in assets of First National Bank based in Barnesville, Georgia. United Bank purchased both insured and uninsured deposits and therefore all First National Bank depositor accounts will be honored in full. All former First National Bank locations will open as normal on Saturday, October 23 at their regular times and customers will be able to conduct business as usual.
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Spalding firefighter filmed mangled body of accident victim

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Wednesday, October 20. 2010

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A Spalding County firefighter is on investigatory suspension after using his cell phone to film the mangled body of a traffic accident victim.

County and fire officials refuse to identify the firefighter. [Full Story »]

Candidates forum is Oct. 19 here

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Tuesday, October 19. 2010

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Candidates in the Milner city council race and two local battles for seats in the Georgia House of Representatives have been invited to square off in a candidates forum here tonight. [Full Story »]

Gordon enrollment at 5009

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Monday, October 18. 2010

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The number of students attending Gordon College increased again this year, the state college’s 10th straight year of growth. [Full Story »]

Doctoberfest sports fine ales

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Tuesday, October 12. 2010

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The beer snobs out there will want to study the menu for the Doctoberfest coming up October 23 in downtown Griffin.

Hours are 1-6 p.m. [Full Story »]

Man lifeflighted after apparently stabbing himself

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Tuesday, October 12. 2010

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A Barnesville man was lifeflighted to a trauma center this afternoon after what was reportedly a stabbing incident. Later information indicated the man, a black male, may have stabbed himself. [Full Story »]

Two injured in cycle crash

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Thursday, October 7. 2010

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Two people were injured here Wednesday night when the motorcycle they were on hit a deer on Hwy. 341 near Sugar Hill Farms. [Full Story »]

Flu shots, mist available

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Tuesday, October 5. 2010

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The Lamar County Health Department has flu vaccines available in shot and mist form and will be taking immunizations to Lamar schools this month. [Full Story »]

Kenyan items included in Oct. 7 silent auction

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Sunday, October 3. 2010

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Lamar Arts’ silent auction fundraiser is set for Thursday, Oct. 7, 7-9 p.m., at the home of Charles and Jean Dukes, 530 Thomaston St., Barnesville.

Original artwork will include wood turnings, paintings, photographs, pottery and jewelry. Rest and recreation opportunities will range from mountain cabins to the Homestead in Hot Springs. Auction goers may elect to learn French, throw a party or just enjoy a lively social evening at the home of Charles and Jean Dukes. [Full Story »]